Senior Analyst, Sales Compensation

Comcast Advertising; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Job summary

Comcast Advertising is seeking a Senior Analyst, Sales Compensation to enhance sales strategies through effective compensation programs. The role involves designing compensation plans, developing analytical models, and aligning them with market standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a Bachelor's degree, and experience in sales compensation. This is a full-time position based in Philadelphia, which offers a dynamic work environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in analytical tools like Excel, SQL, and BI platforms.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design sales compensation plans aligned with market conditions.
• Develop analytical models to evaluate compensation scenarios.
• Translate complex data into clear visualizations for decision-making.

Skills

Analytical tools (Excel, SQL, BI platforms)

Data storytelling

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Understanding of incentive compensation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Senior Analyst, Sales Compensation

• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Req ID: R434389
• Job Type: Full Time
• Category: Human Resources
• Date posted: 04/16/2026

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Senior Analyst, Sales Compensation to join our Sales Compensation Strategy & Design team. This role will help develop compensation programs that drive seller performance, align to company strategy, and support scalable growth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills, an understanding of sales compensation design principles, and an eagerness to contribute, learn, and develop in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design simple, effective, and market aligned sales compensation plans, including defining performance measures, calculation mechanics, payout curves, and quotas.
• Develop accurate, scalable analytical models to evaluate compensation design scenarios, conduct sensitivity analysis, forecast financial impact, and identify areas of risk.
• Evaluate incentive effectiveness, identifying whether plans drive intended behaviors and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and optimize plan structures considering job content, sales strategy, and sales motions.
• Execute assigned deliverables with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness; clearly communicate risks, blockers, or deadline challenges.
• Translate complex data stories into clear, compelling visualizations that support leadership decision-making.
• Serve as a functional SME on sales channels—understanding channel nuances, data structures, and how compensation mechanics tie to performance and payout.
• Build models and analytical tools to support plan design recommendations.
• Support change management by developing presentation materials, FAQs, and training content for new or updated plans.
• Leverage industry benchmarks, market data, and best practices to inform compensation strategy and plan competitiveness.
• Stay current with sales compensation trends, best practices, and industry trends relevant to our organizations.

Qualifications

Required

• Advanced proficiency in analytical tools (Excel, SQL, BI platforms, statistical tools) and ability to build accurate, scalable models.
• Demonstrated experience turning complex data sets into clear stories, insights, and visual outputs.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to operate independently.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex issues for executive audiences.
• Detail oriented with a proven track record of execution accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of incentive compensation concepts, performance metrics, and sales commission operations.

Preferred

• Experience in sales compensation design, sales operations, revenue operations, or a related analytics discipline.
• Experience in consulting or within a centralized Sales Compensation or Strategy CoE.
• Intermediate knowledge of statistical concepts and application to modeling techniques such as monte carlo simulations.
• Basic knowledge of broad‑based compensation concepts that are relevant to sales compensation, such as total target compensation and pay mix.
• Experience supporting complex or matrixed organizations.
• Exposure to predictive analytics, automation tools, or advanced data processing frameworks.
• Relevant certification(s) and/or training (e.g., World at Work CSCP).

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non‑sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best‑in‑class Benefits to eligible employees. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education: Bachelor's Degree. While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast may also consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience: 5–7 Years.